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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,302, 360,586.32 and 153,876.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,302, 360,586.32 and 153,876.56 is: 212,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,302 : 360,586.32 = 153,876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,302/360,586.32 = 153,876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,302x = 360,586.32 × 153,876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,302x = 55,485,782,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,485,782,504.66/261,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,343.50

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